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RSA Course Content p13 At the end of this course participants should be able to:

RSA Course Content p13 At the end of this course participants should be able to: Element 1: Identify the Context of Responsible Service of Alcohol Element 2: Legislative Framework for the Responsible Service of Alcohol Element 3: Identify the Impact of Alcohol Abuse

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RSA Course Content p13 At the end of this course participants should be able to:

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  1. RSA Course Content p13 At the end of this course participants should be able to: Element 1: Identify the Context of Responsible Service of Alcohol Element 2: Legislative Framework for the Responsible Service of Alcohol Element 3: Identify the Impact of Alcohol Abuse Element 4: Strategies to Prevent Intoxication and Underage Drinking

  2. Element 1 Identify the context of responsible service of alcohol

  3. Discussion What does ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ mean to you?

  4. The responsible service of alcohol means: • Complying with the law; • By looking after patrons; and, • By being aware of the rights of • neighbours and the general • community to remain undisturbed • by the operation of the venue.

  5. Community Concerns Violence Crime Anti-Social Behaviour

  6. Social Impact of Alcohol p17 • Alcohol is used widely in society; • The misuse and abuse of liquor is devastating; • Worldwide recognition – alcohol is a drug; • Anti-social behaviour; • Underage drinking • Drink driving • Drink spiking • Binge drinking • Crime / Violence • Chronic ill health and premature death. • People take more risks under the influence of alcohol

  7. The Impact of Alcohol Abuse p19 • In Australia, alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug; • $50M a year - NSW Police Force; • $56.1billion - national economic cost; • Alcohol: 27% • Tobacco: 56% • Illicit drugs 15%

  8. Government & Community Concerns p18 Some 14,000 venues are licensed to sell liquor in New South Wales Therefore, the liquor laws determine: WHERE liquor can be sold – on licensed premises. WHEN alcohol can be consumed – on licensed premises. HOW liquor can be sold – the trading conditions that apply to various types of licensed premises. WHO can consume alcohol - adults.

  9. Key Agencies in Regulating & Enforcing the p20 • Liquor Laws • Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority (CLGCA – The • Authority) • NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) • Director of Liquor and Gaming (OLGR) • Compliance Officers (OLGR) • Health Department • Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) • Local Councils and other consent authorities • NSW Police Force

  10. Summary p22 Alcohol is a drug; Harmful with disastrous social impact; Liquor is tightly controlled by government; Liquor licensees and employees must comply with the liquor laws by selling, supplying and serving liquor responsibly; Practice harm minimisation.

  11. Revision Questions 1 What is the name of the law that regulates the sale and service of alcohol in NSW? 2 What is the legal name for the liquor regulations? 3 Provide an example of a Key Agency. 4 On what date did the new liquor laws come into effect? 5 Who is a ‘responsible person’? 6. At what age can you purchase alcohol?

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